Inventing the Twenty-sided Dreidel
Judaism's material culture is littered with old technologies long abandoned by others.
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These Twenty-Sided Dreidels Are Making Jews Happy, and That Means A Lot These Days
The Dreidel20 is making people smile and laugh. During dark times, joy is an act of survival.
12 One-Line Prayers from Pittsburgh Jews
People wrote their prayers on 3×5 index cards.
Bittersweet Shehekheyanu: A Revised Blessing for Gratitude and Loss
I needed a way to spiritually acknowledge and accept these transitional moments which are a mixed blessing.
DIY Sukkot: Creative Ways to Celebrate
A roundup of creative Sukkot resources
Eating in Elul: A Mindfulness Practice
By finding the truth in one aspect of your life, larger truths will emerge.
Creating a Seaside Baby Naming Ceremony
My daughter was connected to the web of her extended family as well as the vast ocean
Elul: A Month for Reflection and Action
This 29-day practice opened a fresh space in my prayers and revitalized the way I entered the Yamim Noraim
Fighting Guns with Prayer
Prayer can give strength to activists. Prayer can remind us of our best selves, helping to galvanize action.
Marking My Jewish Journey Through Tattoos
My body is a colorful passport: my passage through life marked with stamps from destinations along the way.
